Emotionally Focused Therapists in L1Z
Karen M Thornton
Registered Social Worker, Hons, BA, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ajax, ON L1Z
I am a Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist in Ontario. I provide psychotherapy services from an anti-oppressive framework using a client-centered or family-centered approach to meet the various needs of my clientele. I specialize in trauma, relationship issues, domestic violence, PTSD, addiction, anxiety, attachment, grief and loss, and other mental health concerns. I utilize various treatment tools in individual or group settings, including, CBT, Narrative, EFT, Mindfulness, DBT, Strength and System approaches. We also do cognitive and behavioural assessment and testing at our centers through a Registered Psychologist.
I am a Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist in Ontario. I provide psychotherapy services from an anti-oppressive framework using a client-centered or family-centered approach to meet the various needs of my clientele. I specialize in trauma, relationship issues, domestic violence, PTSD, addiction, anxiety, attachment, grief and loss, and other mental health concerns. I utilize various treatment tools in individual or group settings, including, CBT, Narrative, EFT, Mindfulness, DBT, Strength and System approaches. We also do cognitive and behavioural assessment and testing at our centers through a Registered Psychologist.
As a Registered Psychotherapist and Clinical Traumatologist, I am dedicated to helping individuals navigate the intricate terrain of their experiences. In a safe and nurturing environment, clients can explore their early relationships and their impact on the relationship with themselves and those around them. I assist clients in unraveling the threads of their past to foster personal growth and healing for more fulfilling connections through a variety of approaches including person-centered, EFT, ACT, and mindfulness-based.
As a Registered Psychotherapist and Clinical Traumatologist, I am dedicated to helping individuals navigate the intricate terrain of their experiences. In a safe and nurturing environment, clients can explore their early relationships and their impact on the relationship with themselves and those around them. I assist clients in unraveling the threads of their past to foster personal growth and healing for more fulfilling connections through a variety of approaches including person-centered, EFT, ACT, and mindfulness-based.
Navneet Rai @ Ontario Mental Health Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP(Q)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ajax, ON L1Z (Online Only)
I am highly interested in learning about the diverse experiences of my clients and focus on learning with you through collaboration, active listening and compassion while integrating evidence-based interventions using Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), and Emotional-Focused Therapy ( EFT).
I offer therapy for individuals needing support with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief and more. Whether this is your first time engaging in counselling or you have engaged in counselling in the past, beginning the journey to healing and self-discovery takes strength and courage. Life can stretch our ability to navigate the challenges we encounter, where we may need help finding the right tools and skills to support our journey. It is essential for me to create a safe and trusting environment for you to explore your thoughts and emotions
I am highly interested in learning about the diverse experiences of my clients and focus on learning with you through collaboration, active listening and compassion while integrating evidence-based interventions using Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), and Emotional-Focused Therapy ( EFT).
I offer therapy for individuals needing support with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief and more. Whether this is your first time engaging in counselling or you have engaged in counselling in the past, beginning the journey to healing and self-discovery takes strength and courage. Life can stretch our ability to navigate the challenges we encounter, where we may need help finding the right tools and skills to support our journey. It is essential for me to create a safe and trusting environment for you to explore your thoughts and emotions
I am by brand, a Rogerian therapist with an eclectic approach to treatment. I tend to marry holistic approaches to evidence based approaches. Creativity flows throughout the therapeutic process and my hope is that therapy can be an enjoyable experience despite the challenges in the therapeutic journey.
I am by brand, a Rogerian therapist with an eclectic approach to treatment. I tend to marry holistic approaches to evidence based approaches. Creativity flows throughout the therapeutic process and my hope is that therapy can be an enjoyable experience despite the challenges in the therapeutic journey.
Magishaa Thiyagarajah
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MACP, BSc
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ajax, ON L1Z (Online Only)
Are you struggling with anxiety, relationship challenges, low self-esteem, past traumas, or difficulties related to ADHD? You're not alone. With years of experience as a psychotherapist, youth counselor, mental health counselor, and clinical social worker in community health, I've worked with children, youth, and adults facing these issues.My passion lies in supporting individuals navigating the unique challenges influenced by South Asian cultures. I understand the complexities of cultural expectations and how they shape our self-perception and worldview.
Are you struggling with anxiety, relationship challenges, low self-esteem, past traumas, or difficulties related to ADHD? You're not alone. With years of experience as a psychotherapist, youth counselor, mental health counselor, and clinical social worker in community health, I've worked with children, youth, and adults facing these issues.My passion lies in supporting individuals navigating the unique challenges influenced by South Asian cultures. I understand the complexities of cultural expectations and how they shape our self-perception and worldview.
You matter. Your voice matters. I always say, each and every single person has a story. This story shapes the way we think, feel, and act. If you want to explore your story and begin the journey of healing, in a safe space, then this might be for you. I invite you to have a free consultation with me to get started.
You matter. Your voice matters. I always say, each and every single person has a story. This story shapes the way we think, feel, and act. If you want to explore your story and begin the journey of healing, in a safe space, then this might be for you. I invite you to have a free consultation with me to get started.
Corner Counsellor
Registered Psychotherapist, M Div, RP
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Ajax, ON L1Z (Online Only)
Do you want to enjoy freedom from mental health issues like depression, anxiety and/or addiction? Or experience healthy relationships and a deep sense of purpose? If you feel down, stuck, lost, confused or overwhelmed and you can't seem to "just get over it", then you probably already know something needs to change. If it is too heavy to carry the weight alone anymore and you want to begin your journey back to wholeness, then let's do this - together!
Do you want to enjoy freedom from mental health issues like depression, anxiety and/or addiction? Or experience healthy relationships and a deep sense of purpose? If you feel down, stuck, lost, confused or overwhelmed and you can't seem to "just get over it", then you probably already know something needs to change. If it is too heavy to carry the weight alone anymore and you want to begin your journey back to wholeness, then let's do this - together!
Katrina Guevara
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MEd
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Ajax, ON L1Z
Sometimes it can all feel like too much to take on, making it especially difficult to make sense of life's events. You're not alone. There is a valid reason why you feel the way you do, and those feelings deserve to be received in a gentle and kind way. This is where I can help. If you are feeling disconnected from yourself and looking to rediscover a sense of purpose, let's do the hard and joyful work of finding meaning as it pertains to your life. I work with adults at all life stages, who are seeking to redefine their relationships to trauma and oppression.
Sometimes it can all feel like too much to take on, making it especially difficult to make sense of life's events. You're not alone. There is a valid reason why you feel the way you do, and those feelings deserve to be received in a gentle and kind way. This is where I can help. If you are feeling disconnected from yourself and looking to rediscover a sense of purpose, let's do the hard and joyful work of finding meaning as it pertains to your life. I work with adults at all life stages, who are seeking to redefine their relationships to trauma and oppression.
A&B Counselling and Psychotherapy Services
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, BSc
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ajax, ON L1Z
Struggling with trauma, chronic pain, sleep issues, anxiety, panic disorders, or depression? I offer compassionate, evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in Punjabi, Hindi, and English. Specializing in trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and stress, I create a supportive space for healing. Understanding the intricate link between trauma, chronic pain, anxiety, depression, and sleep, I tailor holistic approaches to manage symptoms and reclaim your sense of safety and empowerment. Whether you're facing the emotional impact of chronic illness or looking to improve sleep, I'm here to help you navigate these challenges.
Struggling with trauma, chronic pain, sleep issues, anxiety, panic disorders, or depression? I offer compassionate, evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in Punjabi, Hindi, and English. Specializing in trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and stress, I create a supportive space for healing. Understanding the intricate link between trauma, chronic pain, anxiety, depression, and sleep, I tailor holistic approaches to manage symptoms and reclaim your sense of safety and empowerment. Whether you're facing the emotional impact of chronic illness or looking to improve sleep, I'm here to help you navigate these challenges.
Relationships are hard. When things aren't going well, there's nothing more difficult than trying to deal with another person, especially someone you love. It can leave you feeling overwhelmed, confused, heartbroken and alone. It can get you questioning everything you ever thought was real about your relationship and wonder how you'll ever get things right side up again. Don't give up. I know it's not easy, but it can get better.
Relationships are hard. When things aren't going well, there's nothing more difficult than trying to deal with another person, especially someone you love. It can leave you feeling overwhelmed, confused, heartbroken and alone. It can get you questioning everything you ever thought was real about your relationship and wonder how you'll ever get things right side up again. Don't give up. I know it's not easy, but it can get better.
Joel Dos Santos - Bri Counselling
Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ajax, ON L1Z
I am a passionate, and committed psychotherapist and Social Worker with over five years of experience connecting with clients and helping them to address and overcome their unique mental health and wellness needs. I am motivated to positively impact the clients that I serve, and I have the experience working in the fields of mental health, youth learning disabilities, and homelessness. I have a passion for providing opportunities and creating safe spaces for racialized people to openly share and discuss their lived experiences and mental health challenges within a supportive and understanding process that is free from stigma.
I am a passionate, and committed psychotherapist and Social Worker with over five years of experience connecting with clients and helping them to address and overcome their unique mental health and wellness needs. I am motivated to positively impact the clients that I serve, and I have the experience working in the fields of mental health, youth learning disabilities, and homelessness. I have a passion for providing opportunities and creating safe spaces for racialized people to openly share and discuss their lived experiences and mental health challenges within a supportive and understanding process that is free from stigma.
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Karen M Thornton
Navneet Rai @ Ontario Mental Health Therapy
Corner Counsellor
Anna Donaldson
Megan Evans
Do you often wonder why you continue to feel like you're losing yourself and not living your best life? Do you think you're not being heard, seen, or understood when facing challenges? Are you asking many questions but still need clarification or guidance on direction? If so, I invite you to a calm, relaxing, and non-judgmental space where you can unpack your stressors and begin to heal. I am committed to my client's success and believe in their full potential. I am patient and listen with understanding, addressing the impact of intergenerational trauma and applying culturally sensitive approaches to increase awareness.
Do you often wonder why you continue to feel like you're losing yourself and not living your best life? Do you think you're not being heard, seen, or understood when facing challenges? Are you asking many questions but still need clarification or guidance on direction? If so, I invite you to a calm, relaxing, and non-judgmental space where you can unpack your stressors and begin to heal. I am committed to my client's success and believe in their full potential. I am patient and listen with understanding, addressing the impact of intergenerational trauma and applying culturally sensitive approaches to increase awareness.
Anna Donaldson
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ajax, ON L1Z (Online Only)
How to find hope? If you are feeling overwhelmed, engaging in therapy can help you feel calm again. You have BIG responsibilities! — With little time and less energy! You may feel pulled in many directions ... as a student, worker, caregiver, provider... You may feel distressed, confused, and empty. You may have lost a sense of connection to who you are and what you want - because of BURNOUT, stress, and overwhelm! I too have felt I was losing control; it can be frightening!
How to find hope? If you are feeling overwhelmed, engaging in therapy can help you feel calm again. You have BIG responsibilities! — With little time and less energy! You may feel pulled in many directions ... as a student, worker, caregiver, provider... You may feel distressed, confused, and empty. You may have lost a sense of connection to who you are and what you want - because of BURNOUT, stress, and overwhelm! I too have felt I was losing control; it can be frightening!
In therapy, I hope to join with clients in creating an environment where openness and exploration is safe. My approach in therapy is one of respect, empathy, and nurturance, recognizing the uniqueness of every individual and circumstance. I provide both short and long term counselling drawing from a variety of therapeutic models including: cognitive-behavioural, solution-focused, emotion-focused, mindfulness-based, and narrative approaches to therapy. Regardless of modality, it is always my goal to aid the process of self-discovery leading to empowerment, clarity, and authentic life opportunities.
In therapy, I hope to join with clients in creating an environment where openness and exploration is safe. My approach in therapy is one of respect, empathy, and nurturance, recognizing the uniqueness of every individual and circumstance. I provide both short and long term counselling drawing from a variety of therapeutic models including: cognitive-behavioural, solution-focused, emotion-focused, mindfulness-based, and narrative approaches to therapy. Regardless of modality, it is always my goal to aid the process of self-discovery leading to empowerment, clarity, and authentic life opportunities.
Michael Fischhoff
Registered Psychotherapist, DMin, MTS, MDiv
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Ajax, ON L1Z
Mike understands that your story, your challenges, and your pain are unique to you. Mike is here to create a compassionate, non-judgmental space for you to share your story and collaboratively work towards helping you reach your goals. His practice follows a client-centered, strengths-based approach to help you feel empowered and learn skills and strategies to achieve a more fulfilling life.
Mike understands that your story, your challenges, and your pain are unique to you. Mike is here to create a compassionate, non-judgmental space for you to share your story and collaboratively work towards helping you reach your goals. His practice follows a client-centered, strengths-based approach to help you feel empowered and learn skills and strategies to achieve a more fulfilling life.
Megan Evans
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Ajax, ON L1Z (Online Only)
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Have you had life experiences that felt too much, too fast, too soon, for too long, or not long enough? If so, this might mean you have endured trauma - leaving you with a longing for someone who understands. No one can define your trauma for you - you are the expert on how your story has felt for you so far. If you are looking for a therapist who will listen, educate, affirm, and support you - then you have come to the right page. As an EMDR consultant in training, I am also offering 1:1 consultant sessions to those looking to be certified in EMDR.
Have you had life experiences that felt too much, too fast, too soon, for too long, or not long enough? If so, this might mean you have endured trauma - leaving you with a longing for someone who understands. No one can define your trauma for you - you are the expert on how your story has felt for you so far. If you are looking for a therapist who will listen, educate, affirm, and support you - then you have come to the right page. As an EMDR consultant in training, I am also offering 1:1 consultant sessions to those looking to be certified in EMDR.
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Emotionally Focused Counsellors
Who is emotionally focused therapy for?
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.
Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?
People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.
What happens in emotionally focused therapy?
Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.
What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?
EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.